Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Lemon Chicken Piccata, a dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a gourmet experience. This easy yet impressive recipe features succulent chicken cooked to perfection and served in a tangy lemon-caper sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions, this Chicken Piccata is sure to become a family favorite. Pair it with pasta, rice, or fresh vegetables for a complete meal that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (like chardonnay or pinot grigio)
- 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cold salted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat lightly in a mixture of flour and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add white wine and simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in capers, chicken broth, and lemon juice; let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through. Stir in cold butter until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg